October Decorating Savvy Checklist

OK…it’s year-end crunch time in the design world. Everyone on the pro side is looking at ushering to completion projects that started over the summer. So although you may not have time to hit a major project right now, to help you on your “beautiful home quest,” select even one of the actions you can…

Room in a Box: Modern Eclectic Sitting Room

Eclectic interiors are all the rage these days! But how do you mix design styles without losing your marbles? This month, we’ll walk you through one example with a funky sitting room that marries modern lines with exotic décor! When sourcing the larger furniture pieces for the space we choose items with clean, mid-century modern…

Design Giggle: Down Pillows

If the stress of decorating is getting to you, lighten up with one of my Design Giggles!

Great Re-Upholstery Facelifts

Hey Design Lovers, I feel your pain. Purchasing furniture is a pain in the wallet. You decide to FINALLY tackle redoing your “fill-in-the–blank” room, but you tally your purchasing list and aesthetics goals the sinking realization hits: You hate your furniture. Now what? Tossing it all and starting from scratch may not make sense for…

How to Make Your Home Look More Expensive

You don’t have to splurge EVERYWHERE to get the luxurious look you seen in the magazines… just follow these three key rules and you’ll be feeling like a queen in her castle in no-time.

September Decorating Savvy Checklist

If you’ve spent any time with me here at TIDA, you know we feature a monthly Decorating Savvy Checklist to help you create that beautiful and enhanced home you’re after! If you’re new to TIDA, then let me honestly admit to you that because I’m a 95 mile-per-hour person, I’m a major list maker! To…

Urban Unisex Nursery

Not sure what the stork has in store for you? This nursery forgoes your typical blue and pink decor to create a bold space perfect for a little boy OR girl! We began by selecting a crib and dresser combo with clean, mid-century modern lines. Across the room, we added a stylish rocker in rich,…

Wood Furniture Problems

If the stress of decorating is getting to you, enjoy one of my new design giggles!

How To Create An Elegant Looking Bedroom on a Dime

This is where you begin and end your day – it should bring you comfort and joy, not stress!

August Decorating Savvy Checklist

To help you create that great-looking home and life you’re after, each month I provide a month-appropriate Decorating Savvy Checklist. Select even one of the actions you can take THIS month to make immediate improvements to your nest and life! Evaluate the window shades. Replace or update any tired shades for better sun control or…

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